Orlando Development: A $34 million project called “The Canopy” will reshape about 10 acres under I-4 downtown, adding parking, trails, event space and digital art, with construction expected soon and a late-2027 opening. Public Safety & Surveillance: Sarasota police are investigating after a Flock license-plate camera near Tuttle and Hibiscus was damaged and taken offline; it’s the first such camera hit in the city. Crime: Orange County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to a $5,000 reward for a trio accused of cemetery mausoleum thefts across multiple states, including Florida. Miami-Dade Budget: Mayor Daniella Levine Cava unveiled a $14.3B plan that includes transit cuts, including eliminating several routes, as residents raised concerns about services and costs. Environment: Federal changes to the Endangered Species Act could weaken habitat protections for Florida’s manatees and green sea turtles. Community Aid: Palm Beach County businesses and residents are collecting supplies and raising funds for Colombia earthquake victims. Local Courts/Legal: A former police officer accused in a New Orleans mass-shooting plot was released after prosecutors declined to indict him on a state terrorism charge. Sports: Former North, Central, Johnson, and South Miami-Dade/Broward area high school standouts are set for games Friday, Aug. 14.